My desire now to excel at what I do: Sunil Grover

When he was starting out in the 90s actorcomic Sunil Grover says he wanted acknowledgement from the film industry The funny man behind popular TV characters like Gutthi and Dr Mashoor Gulati now simply aims to excel at his jobThe 46yearold actor also known for films such as Jawan Baaghi Pataakha and Pyar To Hona Hi Tha said he is passionate about figuring out the psyche of the people he plays on screenInitially I wanted acknowledgement from people Then I wanted more people to know and love me and my work My desire now is to excel at what I do play different characters and be part of beautiful stories I hope Ill keep getting those chancesI find comfort in understanding someone else and getting into their mindset Thats my passion Irrespective of whether I get it right or wrong or whether I was good or bad But to understand and live that character is what I love doing the most Grover told PTI in an interview here The Sirsaborn actor who attained popularity with comedy TV shows such as Comedy Circus Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Showcalled himself an entertainer who is in love with actingI like to play different characters My interest is to bring out human behaviour on screen I find solace in acting Other things referring to fame and length of roles are its byproducts he added Grover who holds a masters degree in theatre from Panjab University was discovered during his college days by the late satirist and comedian Jaspal BhattiI was very happy doing theatre I had no desire to do TV or films If we had a repertory company in Chandigarh after I finished my masters in theatre then I would have continued there but it didnt work outHis latest work is the second season of Sunflower currently streaming on ZEE5 It is directed by Navin Gujral and created by Vikas Bahl Grover said he is grateful to the makers of the eightepisode series for casting him in his first lead role When people show faith in you as an actor like ZEE5 and the makers did the credit should go to them I had not played a central character before but they had trust in me and then the show worked as wellSo this made me and even others feel confident I want to keep working I have faith in myself and it felt good that they liked it he further said Grover said he rewatched the shows first season to get in touch with his character Sonu Singh who is humorous and mysterious in equal measureThe actor is next set to reunite with comedian Kapil Sharma on the upcoming Netflix series The Great Indian Kapil Show We are coming together to entertain people It is too early to talk about the format or the characters Im going to enjoy it said the actor who became a household name through fanfavourite parts like Dr Mashoor Gulati Gutthi and Rinku Devi on The Kapil Sharma ShowThe actor also said he has started prioritising his health after undergoing bypass surgery in 2022 There are certain things that happen in your life due to destiny Things you have to face I embrace that reality By Gods grace Im feeling better I want to tell everyone to take care of their health Health is wealth and you realise this only when something happens to you he addedSunflower is produced by Reliance Entertainment and Cinergy in association with A Good Co Production The second season also stars Ashish Vidyarthi Ranvir Shorey Mukul Chaddha Girish Kulkarni and Adah Sharma who is the new addition to the castThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever